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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Longfin largemouth

Serranochromis longimanus Boulenger, 1911
Max Length
30 cm
Max Weight
Lifespan
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Typical Length
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Very common, occurs in permanent floodplain lagoons and backwaters. Active at night, preying on small fish and insects such as dragonfly nymphs .

Scientific Name
Serranochromis longimanus
Authority
Boulenger, 1911
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
30 cm
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
37.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Longfin largemouth is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Longfin largemouth is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Longfin largemouth is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Longfin largemouth is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 10°S - 20°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.63

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01445 × L2.99 (TL)
Max TL
30cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2007

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
37.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Boulenger, 1911

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Longfin Largemouth
🌍AFR Langvin-kurper
🌍TSN Tlhapi

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 12 records indexed .

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